About
eLabNext, rebranded as SciSure, is a comprehensive Scientific Management Platform (SMP) designed to unify every aspect of modern laboratory work. At its core are four integrated capabilities: an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) for structured, version-controlled experiment documentation; a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample tracking, inventory management, and workflow automation; a Health & Safety (EHS) module for chemical inventory, inspections, risk management, and audit-ready compliance documentation; and a robust Integrations layer that connects lab instruments, external databases, and third-party tools via APIs and a marketplace. By replacing fragmented solutions—Excel files, paper notebooks, and legacy databases—SciSure helps research teams eliminate silos and work with greater clarity and confidence. Scientists gain intuitive workflows that promote reproducibility and data integrity. Lab operations managers get real-time analytics, streamlined approvals, and resource management dashboards. EHS and compliance teams benefit from traceable records that reduce regulatory risk. The platform is built for a wide range of roles including scientists, lab managers, safety officers, IT professionals, and leadership. It serves segments from academic labs and early-stage startups to large biopharma and biotech enterprises. Customers report turning hours-long manual tasks into minutes and replacing disconnected tools with a single source of truth for all lab data and operations.
Key Features
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN): Plan, document, and organize experiments in a structured, searchable, and version-controlled digital environment to ensure reproducibility and data integrity.
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): Track samples, manage inventory, and automate lab workflows across their full lifecycle with structured data and automated processes.
- Health & Safety (EHS) Management: Manage chemical inventories, safety workflows, inspections, and compliance documentation with audit-ready, traceable records for regulatory adherence.
- Instrument & Tool Integrations: Connect lab instruments, external databases, and third-party tools through APIs and marketplace add-ons to keep data flowing seamlessly across all systems.
- Unified Lab Operations Dashboard: Real-time analytics, automated approvals, and resource management tools give lab managers full visibility and control over daily operations.
Use Cases
- Academic research teams documenting and sharing experimental protocols digitally to improve reproducibility and collaboration across departments.
- Biopharma and biotech companies tracking sample lifecycles, managing reagent inventory, and automating LIMS workflows to accelerate drug discovery pipelines.
- Lab safety officers managing chemical inventories, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining audit-ready EHS compliance records for regulatory bodies.
- Lab managers replacing spreadsheets and paper-based systems with unified digital operations to reduce manual effort and gain real-time visibility into lab resources.
- Research institutions onboarding multiple teams onto a single platform to standardize data management, enforce SOPs, and centralize compliance reporting.
Pros
- All-in-One Connected Platform: Replaces fragmented tools like Excel, paper notebooks, and legacy databases with a single source of truth covering experiments, samples, inventory, and compliance.
- Proven at Scale: Trusted by 550,000+ scientists in 55,000+ laboratories globally, demonstrating reliability across academic, biopharma, and biotech environments.
- Audit-Ready Compliance: Built-in EHS and compliance modules produce traceable, audit-ready records that simplify regulatory reporting and reduce compliance risk.
- Flexible Integration Ecosystem: APIs and a marketplace of add-ons allow seamless connections with lab instruments and third-party tools, fitting into existing infrastructure.
Cons
- Enterprise-Oriented Pricing: As a full-featured enterprise platform, pricing may be prohibitive for very small labs or individual researchers with limited budgets.
- Onboarding Complexity: The breadth of capabilities across ELN, LIMS, and EHS means meaningful adoption requires dedicated training and change management effort.
- Limited AI-Native Features: The platform is primarily a structured data and workflow management system; it does not prominently feature AI-driven data analysis or generative AI capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eLabNext (SciSure)?
eLabNext, now branded as SciSure, is a Scientific Management Platform (SMP) that integrates Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), LIMS, lab operations management, and Health & Safety (EHS) compliance into a single connected system for research laboratories.
Who uses eLabNext?
eLabNext is used by over 550,000 scientists, EHS professionals, and lab operations staff in 55,000+ laboratories. It serves academic institutions, biopharma and biotech companies, startups, and enterprise research organizations.
Does eLabNext integrate with lab instruments and other software?
Yes. The platform offers APIs and a marketplace of add-ons that enable seamless integration with lab instruments, external databases, and third-party tools to keep data flowing across all systems.
What is the difference between ELN and LIMS in the platform?
The ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook) is used for planning, documenting, and organizing experiments with version control and search. The LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) focuses on sample tracking, inventory management, and automating lab workflows across the sample lifecycle.
How does eLabNext support regulatory compliance?
The EHS module manages chemical inventories, safety inspections, risk assessments, and compliance documentation. All records are audit-ready and traceable, making regulatory reporting straightforward for labs subject to safety and quality standards.
